He was (don't know if he still is) in the same team as me in the league. Dude was one of the top drivers in the league which is already full of insanely fast drivers. I talk to him a bit and he seems to have a bright future. Not sure if he will make it to F1 though

I do wonder, however, what this means? How many drivers are there in Mclarens young driver programme? How many are there in the age bracket of Vandoorne?

The others signed on from what I know are Kevin Magnussen (Currently in FR 3.5), Oliver Turvey (Sim Driver) and Nyck De Vries who is managed by Anthony Hamilton. I don't think that it is quite as extensive as Red Bull's programme but both have produced world champions from it so they must be doing something right!

_________________Support: Kimi, Lewis, Jenson, THE HULK and Super Kevin Magnussen Respect: Eyebrow man, Schumi and finally after three long years Sebastian Vettel. Fairplay to the guy he is quick!Still don't like: Di Resta and his neck glassing team mate

Good friend of mine, joined McLaren Young Driver Programme, watch out for this guy in the future.

We might be very very distantly related. I wish him well, but everything will depend on his talent, because Belgians can't count on any sponsorship worth a F1 seat.

Fiki, your last name is "Vandoorne"? I am hoping for another Belgian getting a decent shot at F1. It's been way too long since Thierry Boutsen.I know there was Gachot too but he became Frenchman and drove mostly uncompetitive cars.